Being pretty is one of those things I really enjoy. I’m a flirt and an attention whore. So the last month and half has been really hard on me! I had an injection of a new asthma medication on November 18th which caused me to immediately break out in eczema all over my FACE!!! It’s been a bit better and a lot worse, but it just won’t go away.
I should note that I’ve never had eczema like this before. I’ve had little bits on my elbows over the years and consistently in my ears which drives me insane, but it’s not the same as a massive red rash covering half my face. At first I thought it was hives. I took benadryl which didn’t help at all. Then we went the prednisone route which stopped the constant new and improved flares every day. Now I’m at a status quo of having really red cheeks and nose with huge red raised pimple like bumps all over my face which get itchy and dry if I don’t keep my face constantly moisturized.
This is a struggle for me on many levels. I battled really bad acne as a kid. I didn’t kick acne completely until my early 30s. It was made worse by being allergic to benzoil peroxide and most soaps making me break out in hives. My teens and early 20s were the worst, of course. That constant struggle of feeling good about myself with acne and being helpless to do anything about it. That same feeling has returned.
My pretty face is still under there and I know it’ll be clear again eventually. It’s just a struggle feeling out of control to do anything to actually heal my skin. I’d really be struggling if I had to go out in the world with this craziness on my face. It brings back memories of being sent home from school with hives from washing my face that morning with a new soap. Wearing a mask makes it a bit easier.
Hoping the dermatologist can help me get this flare up under control and teach me what to do to prevent and deal with potential new flares.
Succulent Savage Says... 
i’m sure you will be back to your pretty self in no time and be the flirt you always are with those big beautiful eyes
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*batting my eyes at you* The flirt never goes away. lol How ya been?
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doing ok wish i has someone to hold and serve
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Hopefully you’ll it this year. 🙂
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Oh no. I’m so sorry. I would have that also.
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*hate that also.
Though I would probably have it also. I do get allergic reactions to everything. Once I got hives just from being sick.
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I can’t like your comment, it’s awful. 😦
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I am sorry to hear this, Succulent! I came down with rosacea a few years ago and totally empathize. Crossing my fingers you find relief soon!
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I have a bit of that, too. I’ve found a brand of soap, toner and lotion which help some. I’ve got a spot on my left eyelid that’s really dry and itchy. I’m really hesitant to put lotions and soaps that close to my eye. *sigh* At least today’s a better day!! 😀
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How strange! I have a spot on my left eyelid as well…it’s been there for months and continues to heal, get dry and itchy, heal, etc. Ugh.
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Do you put anything on it or not? I put a call out to my dermatologist, so hopefully we can get this under control. Grateful I don’t itch today!!!
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I use a tea tree oil wipe (that is also infused with coconut oil)….that usually clears it up in a couple of days. I found this remedy in a rosacea support group on Facebook.
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Great tip! My face is finally all but cleared up. Wahoo!!!
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That’s awesome! Such a good feeling 🙂
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